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EPISODE · Nov 18, 2020 · 37 MIN

Leading from the Front with Gretchen Evans

from No Barriers · host No Barriers USA, CoBank

Prior to her combat injury and subsequent retirement from service, Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans served 27 years in the US Army and was responsible for more than 30,000 ground troops in Afghanistan. She is one of the most decorated female veterans in U.S. history.During her service, Gretchen survived a rocket blast which left her with hearing loss and a traumatic brain injury. While struggling with depression after her injury, she relied on a new rope team to bring her back into the world and show her she still had the ability to find purpose by serving and leading again. Despite her injuries, Gretchen serves others as a passionate volunteer. She also achieved her No Barriers goal by finishing her book, “Leading from the Front.”  Last year, Gretchen assembled Team Unbroken  -  the first-ever team whose members all had disabilities  -  to compete in the World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji, hosted by Bear Grylls. Watch now on Amazon Prime!Now, Gretchen is scheduled to be inducted into the U.S. Veterans Hall of Fame for her outstanding and meritorious service within the United States Army and in her community.Resources:Read the No Barriers Warriors blog on Gretchen Read more about Team Unbroken in Runner’s WorldWatch Team Unbroken on Amazon PrimeFollow Gretchen on Facebook:  @AdventurousAura

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As part three of our Veterans Series, sponsored by Cobank, we speak with Former Command Sergeant Major, Gretchen Evans. We are re-releasing an interview we recorded with Gretchen back in October 2018, when our podcast still in its infancy, because Gretchen's message of Alchemy is more poignant than ever. Enjoy the conversation!

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